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Japanese maples are beloved for their interesting leaves, beautiful shape and vibrant color. They grow easily further south, but warming temperatures are allowing hardier varieties to thrive in New England.
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“We’re not on the level of having gigantic fires in Vermont yet,” said forest fire supervisor Dan Dillner. But officials believe Vermonters should pay attention and prepare to protect their homes and health.
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Climate change is bringing more ticks and tick-borne disease to Vermont. But it’s not the full storyIn recent decades, tick populations have boomed in Vermont and other Northeastern states — as have tick-borne diseases like Lyme. Scientists say climate change is one piece of the puzzle, but it’s not the only thing driving the expansion of their range.
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The number of emergency department visits tends to increase with the heat index, a measure that factors in both temperature and humidity.
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Hundreds of gallons of firefighting foam were collected from the South Burlington facility in recent days. The foam could end up at a hazardous waste landfill.
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The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department found a black racer snake in southern Windham County — the latest in a spate of rediscoveries by the department. The species has not been seen in Vermont for 10 years.
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Dozens of prescribed burns take place each year in Vermont. The point of these fires is to help wildlife.
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By now most gardeners have planted their bush and pole snap beans. These beans come in green, yellow or purple colors and are probably some of the easiest veggies to grow. With the hot weather returning, there are other beans that will not only enjoy the heat, but need it. Let's talk about sowing edamame, yard long beans and lima beans now to take advantage of the heat and long days. I'll talk about varieties, planting techniques and where to grow them.
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Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-to-upper 90s Tuesday during an early season heatwave. Here’s what to expect and how to stay cool.